Anthony Herrera (American football) facts for kids

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Anthony Herrera

Herrera in 2009
No. 64
Position:	Offensive guard
Personal information
Born:	(1980-06-14) June 14, 1980 (age 45) Trinidad and Tobago
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:	Barron G. Collier (FL)
College:	Tennessee
Undrafted:	2004
Career history
Minnesota Vikings (2004–2011)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 80 Games started: 70 Fumble recoveries: 1
Player stats at PFR

Anthony Herrera (born June 14, 1980) is a former professional American football player. He played as an offensive guard, which is a very important position on the offensive line. His job was to block defenders and protect his team's quarterback and help the running backs gain yards.

Herrera was born in Trinidad and Tobago. He later became a citizen of the United States.

Anthony Herrera: Football Journey

Early Life and School

Anthony Herrera went to Barron G. Collier High School. This school is located in Naples, Florida.

Playing Professional Football

After high school, Herrera played college football for the University of Tennessee. He was a strong player there.

In 2004, he joined the Minnesota Vikings. He was signed as an "undrafted free agent." This means no team picked him during the main player draft. But the Vikings saw his talent and signed him afterward.

From 2007 to 2011, Anthony Herrera was the main right guard for the Minnesota Vikings. He played in many games during his career. He played in 80 games and started 70 of them.

Off the Field

Anthony Herrera also used his fame to help others. He was on a TV show called Minute to Win It. This show had contestants play fun, quick games to win money.

Herrera played to win money for two important groups. These were the Indian Nations Football Conference and the Boys and Girls Club of Collier County. These organizations help young people through sports and community programs.